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If you missed the breakout sessions at College Fair 2016, please check out the presentations below.

Creating Options in the College Search: Finding the Perfect College and How to Pay for It!!

Presented by Gary Bednorz, University of New Mexico Recruitment Specialist

With thousands of options available, deciding where to attend college can be a challenging task. However, this presentation will pave the road to the perfect choice and may even help families figure out how to pay for it!!

Harvard, Berkeley, or Bust: Secrets of Highly-Selective College Admission

Presented by Paul Kanarek, CUSD College & Career Counseling Expert

Grades, test scores, and impressive activities alone won’t get a student admitted to schools that reject almost all of their applicants. So how do students who get accepted to the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT and the rest of the nation’s most selective colleges set themselves apart from the rest of the applicant pool? That’s what this session is about.

Maximizing Your SAT and ACT Test Score

Presented by Anthony Russomanno, CUSD College & Career Counseling Expert

Learn how to mentally prepare and succeed on these crucial exams. Learn about the structure, format and content, what a “good score” really means, and some cool problem-solving tips for getting a better test score.

Paying for College without Going Broke: Understanding the new Financial Aid System

Presented by Paul Kanarek, CUSD College and Career Counseling Expert

Learn how colleges view the financial aid process, the differences between merit and need based aid and, most importantly, what you as parents and students need to understand about the changes to the way the aid system works.

College Athletic Recruiting Myths & Truths

Presented by Anthony Russomanno, CUSD College & Career Counseling Expert

Playing a sport at the college level is difficult. Not only must you be a skilled athlete, but you also must be a good student. We will give you some guidance to increase your chances for success. Learn about eligibility and scholarship opportunities.

The Community College Transfer ProcessPresented by Elizabeth Weiss & Roya Aminzadeh, Saddleback College Transfer Specialists

Learn about the processes, best practices, and strategies for transferring from Saddleback College to a four-year institution.

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